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发帖数: 29846 | 1 Greenpeace has lost a High Court battle to restore its status as a charity.
The environmental lobby group was deregistered as a charity last year after
the Charities Commission decided it had an overtly political role,
particularly in its promotion of peace and disarmament.
The High Court declined Greenpeace's appeal, saying it is clear the group
sees itself as an advocate rather than an educator.
Justice Heath said the group uses non-violent, but potentially illegal,
activities to make a point - which are not necessary to educate the public.
The decision means Greenpeace will not be exempt from income tax, a status
granted to registered charities.
Greenpeace had argued its focus on peace is of a general nature and not a
primary purpose. |
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